Girl Tales

Latest Episodes:

Elisa and the Swans by Lea McKenna-Garcia (Rebroadcast) Apr 20, 2020

Show notes

All Elisa wants is some alone time away from her 11 (!!) brothers. But when an “Ill Wind” sweeps through the castle grounds where she lives, she gets way more than she bargained for. A tale of magic, love, and adventure.
by Lea McKenna Garcia
Adapted from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen
Starring Sophie Hassett, Russell Jordan, Jessica Osber, and Claire Warden
Executive Producer & Host: Rebecca Cunningham
Produced by Maria Wurtelle
Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk
For the Grownups!
Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales
One Time Tax Deductible Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c0jU3v

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pip Van Winkle Apr 13, 2020

Show notes

Pip Van Winkle has had enough of being a kid. She wants to grow up and get a mortgage, make a car payment, and hire a tree surgeon to cut down the dead old oak tree in her family's front yard. It's just irresponsible not to! That's when three talking cats come along and make her wish come true.

An adaptation of Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving

Written by Tessa Flannery

Produced by Chad Chenail

Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham

Score by Eli Denby Wood

Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk

For the Grownups!

Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales

One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paula Bunyan Apr 06, 2020

Show notes

A bonus episode! When a town finds the biggest baby they've ever seen in the middle of a field, they're in awe but immediately know they must take care of her. They name her Paula Bunyan. Listen and find out all the ways Paula helps everyone in the town including her animal friends in the woods.

Based on the stories of folk hero, Paul Bunyan

Written and Produced by Chad Chenail

Executive Produced and Performed by Rebecca Cunningham

Score: Eli Denby Wood

Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk

For the Grownups!

Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales

One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Princess Musicians of Maple Street by Amy Gijsbers van Wijk & Interview! (Rebroadcast) Mar 30, 2020

Show notes

Kitty’s band with her friends, Turtle, Birdie, and Rabbit are practicing for Battle of the Bands at their school but when her grandpa moves in, they lose their rehearsal space! Practicing at the abandoned house on Maple Street is their only option to win but there’s a chance the house might be haunted. What will they do?

by Amy Gijsbers van Wijk
Adapted from Town Musicians of Bremen by the Brothers Grimm

Starring: Chad Chenail, Rebecca Cunningham, Polina Ionina, Gulshan Mia, Rad Pereira, and Amanda Rodhe
Executive Producer: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Maria Wurttele
Original Music by Amy Gijsbers van Wijk and Eli Denby Wood
For the Grownups!
Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales
One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Literate Mermaid by Christina Quintana & Interview! (Rebroadcast) Mar 23, 2020

Show notes

Myra is a mermaid who loves reading books. The problem is, every time she tries to read one it gets ruined by the ocean water! Will she become a human or figure out another way to solve this problem? Plus a special interview with kid podcaster, Ruby & The Literate Mermaid writer, Christina Quintana!

The Literate Mermaid by Christina Quintana
Starring: Joseph Cordaro, Caitlin Morris, Ashton Muniz, and Elise Santora
Executive Producer: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Chad Chenail
Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk
For the Grownups!
Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales
Feminist Story Time Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/events/280244859626569/
One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/
Listen to By Kids, For Kids: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/by-kids-for-kids-story-time

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses by Liza Birkenmeier & Interview! (Rebroadcast) Mar 16, 2020

Show notes

Alba is a budding, young detective who doesn’t mind living on her own. When the Mayor of Strangetown sends out a notice looking for someone to uncover why her daughters wear holes in their shoes every night, Alba hops on a bus and heads toward adventure. With the help of a sorceress and a hawk, Alba tries to uncover The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses! A podcast play based on The Twelve Dancing Princesses by the Brothers Grimm. Plus a bonus interview at the end with kid podcaster, Chloe & the writer Liza Birkenmeier!

The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses by Liza Birkenmeier
Starring: Kristina Mueller, Jean Goto, Bonita Jackson, Lisa Hickman, and Claire Warden
Executive Producer: Rebecca Cunningham
Producer: Chad Chenail
Original Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk
For the Grownups!
Coronavirus Vaccine PDF by Malaka Gharib: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kH98EPmBlTTL3bM51Ai9hY9cX3g_NJ3N/view
Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales
One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/
Listen to Chloe's Friendship Circle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chloes-friendship-circle/id1033061546

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rapunzel by Jahna Ferron-Smith (Rebroadcast) Mar 08, 2020

Show notes

We're celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month with a rebroadcast of one of our first episodes. Rapunzel is a reimagining of the classic fairytale, with a curly, coarse, courageous twist! This time, Rapunzel goes on an adventure, makes a long-lasting friendship, and uses her smarts and Black Girl Magic to become her own hero.

Rapunzel by Jahna Ferron-Smith
Starring: Laureen Lembé, Bonita Jackson, and C. Kelly Wright
Produced by Chad Chenail
Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham
For the Grownups!
Kids Listen: https://www.kidslisten.org/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales
One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/
Listen to the other Kids Listen podcasts celebrating Women's History Month!
Be Calm on Ahway Island: https://www.ahwayisland.com/girl-power/
Book Power for Kids: https://bookpowerforkids.com/portfolio/episode-s10-50-women-in-science-womenshistorymonth/
Good Words Podcast: http://goodwordspodcast.libsyn.com/obstreperous-the-good-words-podcast
The Past and the Curious: http://thepastandthecurious.com/
This Week in the Multiverse: http://www.multiversethisweek.com/podcast/2018/3/11/this-week-in-the-multiverse-1-t8x9j-yke76-h6spe-7r6zs-h2t2z-6gy5j-3gjkk-jk3et-9kp8m-pty3e-5sl32-2gd2f-psdle-969ge-8ek6s-cm95c-gyg5n-frbd9-t8ngj-k7sa7
Timestorm: https://timestormseries.com/

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Cinderella Sisters by Dana Boulé Feb 12, 2020

Show notes

A musical adaptation of the fairy tale, Cinderella. There's a big school party and Cinderella doesn't feel like going. Her step-sisters and everyone at her school are obsessed with how they look and what everyone thinks of them and she wants know part of it. Her friend Symphony Rhodes is the perfect person to turn to. What will Cinderella do?

Book, Music, & Lyrics by Dana Boulé

Starring Melanie Burg, Kelly Reader, & Kristen Vaphides

Musical Direction by Megan Bagala

Produced by Rebecca Cunningham & Megan Bagala

Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van Wijk

Artwork by Ana Stretcu

For the Grownups!

Listen to Petit Punk Rock: http://www.petitpunkrock.com/podcast

Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales

One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nova's Lab! Becoming Bessie Coleman's Airplane Jan 20, 2020

Show notes

Nova, a scientist and inventor, travels back in time to France in 1921 and becomes Bessie Coleman's airplane! Bessie Coleman was an African American and Native American pilot when flying airplanes in the United States was still illegal for women of color. Listen as Nova learns about how planes fly through the air!
Written, performed, and produced by Tessa Flannery
Executive Produced by Rebecca Cunningham
Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood

For the Grownups!
Listen to Go With Nugget: https://nugget.travel/podcast/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales
One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meditating Maiden by Rebecca Weaver Jan 14, 2020

Show notes

Here is a peaceful story about a king and queen who have a baby, a princess named Lotus! Listen as Lotus learns to meditate so she can one day grow up to be a kind and thoughtful leader. This story includes a meditation we can all practice!

An adaptation of Sleeping Beauty

Written by Rebecca Weaver

Starring Chad Chenail & Tessa Flannery

Produced by Rebecca Cunningham

Original Theme Music by Eli Denby Wood

Artwork by Ana Stretcu

Listen to Be Calm on Ahway Island: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-calm-on-ahway-island-bedtime-stories/id1203289615

Listen to Noodle Loaf: http://noodleloafshow.com/

Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltales

One Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-tales

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/